Religion, Society, and Politics

2018/2019

Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module

The module comprises a relevant coursework and a take-home
assignment.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

the spectrum of major religious traditions on an international
basis

philosophical and cultural traditions related to arrays of
global religions

various international social and political conflicts articulated
as related to religious difference or worldview.

Skills

analyzing international conflict articulated as related to
issues in religious worldviews

applying understandings of various religions’ philosophical and
cultural traditions to projects of conflict
resolution.

Competences

communicating the impact of religious belief and worldview on
international conflict

contributing to the solution of intercultural problematics
articulated as related to religion.

Extent and expected workload

5 ECTS

Exam

Exams

Name of exam

Religion, Society, and Politics

Type of exam

Written exam

The examination is a take-home assignment; the content of the
assignment must demonstrate that the student has achieved the
above-mentioned learning objectives. The exact content of the
assignment will be determined by the course instructor at the start
of the semester. The assignment paper must comprise a minimum of
six pages and a maximum of eight pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner.Any
re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above
guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper.